“With the new millennium upon us, Performance Catamarans is looking forward to continuing the tradition as the leader in the catamaran manufacturing and innovative designs. Look to Nacra, Prindle and Inter and you’ll look into the future.”

“The story begins in 1988 when the three Wahoo’s brothers, Wing, Ed and Mingo, combined their love of surf and food to create a restaurant with an eclectic Mexican/Brazilian/Asian menu and a Hawaiian north-shore vibe. Today there are over forty locations in Southern California and Colorado.”

“In the over 75 years since serving our very first Hofburger in a California beach stand, Hofman Hospitality has welcomed both new locations and cuisines to our family owned group of restaurants. Ranging in style from Classic Americana and Down Home Southern Cookin’ to a new take on Old Italy, All of our restaurants are united by the common themes of great food, friendly service, and shared experiences.”

“Founded in 1993, the Iron Grip Barbell Company revolutionized weight plate design with the introduction of Iron Grip Olympic weight plates, which continues to represent the most significant change to one of the oldest products in the fitness industry. Their Olympic weight plates dramatically increase safety, functionality, and usability, making them the preferred weight plates in premium fitness facilities nationwide.”

“Primal Elements is a California-based company known for their amazing fragrances and soap and candle designs that range from whimsical to sophisticated. The company began as a bath, body and aromatherapy shop in Belmont Shore, CA in 1993. Primal Elements is now located in a 55,000 square-foot facility in Garden Grove, California and manufactures the highest quality bath, candle and skin care products.”

“Slater’s 50/50® was founded in 2009 in Anaheim Hills, California by Scott Slater. Teaming up with Executive Chef Brad Lyons, they created the world’s first 50/50 patty – 50 percent ground bacon and 50 percent ground beef – taking the Southern California restaurant scene by storm.”

In 2011, the second Slater’s 50/50 opened in Huntington Beach followed quickly by the San Diego location. Slater’s 50/50 is also located in Pasadena, Lake Forest and Rancho Cucamonga. Since opening, Slater’s 50/50 has won a number of awards and accolades including “Best Burger” by The Orange County Register, OC Weekly and FOX 5 San Diego as well as “Best New Restaurant” by San Diego Magazine.

“The Aleeda factory is located in Huntington Beach, CA, where we have been manufacturing surfing wetsuits since 1980. Our factory is equipped to assemble all types of neoprene and lycra products. Producing wetsuits locally gives Aleeda the ability to control quality and customize wetsuits or projects as needed. Our goal is to make wetsuits that are different yet easy to use and care for.”

“AmphibianUSA develops products uder a variety of brand names such as Spex Amphibious Eyewear, ThrusterUSA Skateboards and Inkd Apparel. We also work with other companies in the design, development and distribution of various consumer products. Amphibian incorporates space edge technologies, materials and processes into the latest and greatest products available on the planet. Feel free to call for a free consultation. 949.548.5100”

“The Golden Spoon story began in 1981 as an outgrowth of “Yogurt and Things,” a health food store in Tustin, California acquired by Golden Spoon founder Jeff Barnes in 1980. Within a year, Barnes opted to leave the “Things” behind and focus solely on frozen yogurt with the goal of creating a more broadly appealing, and healthier frozen dessert than anything available on the market at the time. Barnes succeeded and sales at his original Tustin store more than doubled within those first few years. In 1983, the Golden Spoon brand name was born.”

“Since 1851, our New York apothecary has been dedicated to serving customers formulas for skin and hair made with uniquely efficacious, natural ingredients. Each year Kiehl’s receives hundreds of requests from customers all over the globe for new product suggestions. In many cases our Kiehl’s research and developers conceive of a formula that meets with our high standards of gentle and efficacious skin care. Kiehl’s believes in creating products with a purpose, and when this is coupled with a request from our customers, the result couldn’t be more gratifying.”

“The story of QSC Audio is one of professional audio’s most inspiring tales. From its humble beginnings crafting handmade guitar amps from a one-room shop in Orange County, California, QSC has grown to become the industry’s undisputed leader in power amps, loudspeakers, and complete networked audio solutions. QSC Audio’s mission statement is: To be the leading and most trusted provider of high-quality, professional audio systems worldwide. Our values are the bedrock of our brand and guide us in our thinking and in our actions.”

The Simple Green® story began over thirty-five years ago, long before “environmentally friendly” products were mandated by law. Today, Sunshine Makers, Inc. has its headquarters in Huntington Beach, California, with satellite offices all over the world Simple Green and makes more than 200 SKUs worldwide. Read about Simple Green’s inventor and founder Bruce P. FaBrizio and the company’s evolution from coffee cleaner to the entire family of Simple Green products at www.SimpleGreen.com.

“Blue Sky, The Color of Imagination, based in Tustin, California, is a privately held consumer products company which offers functional and stylish calendar and planning products. Blue Sky products are sold under the Blue Sky brand, Looney Tunes brand and as a private label, including calendars, planners and refills, notes and journals, business and travel accessories, telephone/address books, binders, expanding files, presentation products, photo products, and more. Blue Sky products are sold in retailers across the United States, including Office Depot, Office Max, FedEx, Kinko’s and Target.”

“Founded in 1971, Ossur has amassed wide-ranging expertise in the development, manufacture, and sale of non-invasive orthopedics. Today the company is a leading global player in the industry. An assertive acquisition strategy complements ambitious organic growth as Ossur continues to conceive and harness the very best in design and technological advances in its award-winning pursuit of “life without limitations.” Recognized by the World Economic Forum as a “Technology Pioneer,” the company invests significantly in research and product development. Its innovative R&D unit ensures a consistently strong position in the market, while Ossur’s customer experience is backed up with a range of first-class technical services.”